SR 42 over I 59
GoodForrest County, Mississippi · SR 42 over I 59 · Structure no. 31000420180574B
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 299 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 42 over I 59 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 42 over I 59 in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2043. The structure is 299 ft (91.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 42 over I 59 built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 42 over I 59 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does SR 42 over I 59 carry?
About 13,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 42 over I 59?
The structure is 299 ft (91.2 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns SR 42 over I 59?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.